Summary
The Skoda Enyaq iV vRS is the performance-enhanced version of the all-electric Enyaq range which became available to order in the UK at the start of 2023.
The vRS holds many of the traits that made the regular Enyaq SUV a serial award-winner, including an excellent battery range, a spacious and tech-laden interior, and a large boot, but almost all British outlets take issue this sporty SUV’s rather underwhelming performance.
“It doesn’t feel fast, engaging or exciting enough to wear the vRS badge”, says Matt Robinson of Auto Express, while the Top Gear team reports that the Enyaq vRS is “barely distinguishable from the standard car” in the corners.
Other reviewers take issue with the sporty SUV’s price tag. Apart from a few extra bits of equipment, mechanical tweaks and flashier exterior looks, reviewers argue that the vRS doesn’t offer much over high-spec Enyaq models. Because of this, Heycar‘s advice is rather simple – “Just buy a regular Enyaq.”
A facelifted version of the Enyaq vRS was announced in May 2025 and will arrive in the UK in coming months.
As of May 2025, the Skoda Enyaq vRS holds an Expert Rating of C, with a score of 62%. This is significantly lower than the 80% currently held by the standard Enyaq.
Enyaq vRS highlights
- Smart exterior looks
- Impressive battery range
- Spacious in either SUV or coupé-SUV form
- Performance boost over standard Enyaq
Enyaq vRS lowlights
- Pricier than the similar Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
- Not as sporty as the ‘vRS’ badge suggests
- Some interior options not available in the UK
- Standard Enyaq offers more value-for-money
Key specifications
Body style: Medium SUV and coupé-SUV
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £54,370 on-road
Launched: Winter 2022/23
Last updated: Spring 2025
Next update due: TBA
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Media reviews
Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Featured reviews
“Viewed in isolation, the Skoda Enyaq vRS has plenty going for it. It looks sharp, yet subtle. It’s incredibly practical, and both comfortable and relaxing to drive. Yet it really feels little different to a standard model from lower down the range. Combined with the high price, it’s a hard car to justify over the cheaper and still very appealing mainstream Enyaq.”
Model reviewed: SUV model
Score: 7 / 10
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Auto Express
Alex Ingram
“It’s reasonably quick and very practical, but the Enyaq vRS isn’t as engaging as a performance car should be. We prefer the more comfortable ride and lower price tag of regular Enyaq models.”
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
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Carwow
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Auto Express
Model reviewed: Coupé vRS
Score: 7 / 10
“It doesn’t feel fast, engaging or exciting enough to wear the vRS badge, and even with its extra standard equipment, it’s not worth the premium over lesser-powered derivatives of Skoda’s first bespoke EV.”
Author: Matt Robinson
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Business Car
Model reviewed: vRS Coupe 82kWh
Score: 8 / 10
“The Skoda Enyaq iV vRS is generally a comfortable and refined long-distance companion, just don’t expect any performance fireworks past motorway speeds. If you’re after the ultimate Enyaq, this is it.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Model reviewed: Suite
Score: 7 / 10
“Effectively what we are looking at here is a gilding of what is already a very impressive Enyaq lily. Whether the modest performance gains and enhanced eye candy are worthy of the additional outlay remains an age-old conundrum.”
Author: Pete Tullin
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Car
Model reviewed: vRS SUV
Score: 6 / 10
“In a strange way, the Skoda Enyaq vRS would have been better if it was worse. If Skoda’s engineers had placed less importance on the car’s maximum range and piled a whole lot more power into its electric powertrain, it would be infinitely more recommendable.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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Model reviewed: Coupé vRS
Score: 8 / 10
“The vRS is the best driving Enyaq we’ve experienced, and it’ll be available in both bodystyles before long. However, the Coupe is more expensive than the SUV and less practical. Whether those looks make those penalties worthwhile is your call.”
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed: Coupé vRS
Score: 9 / 10
“I’ve always had a soft spot for fast Skodas and I’m a huge fan of the Enyaq, so this is the perfect combination. I’ll admit, the price comes as a shock at first, but when you compare it to the mechanically-identical Volkswagen ID.5 GTX, the Skoda Enyaq Coupé vRS starts to look pretty good value.”
Author: Ginny Buckley
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Evo
Model reviewed: Coupé vRS
Score: 6 / 10
“Skoda’s first electric vRS model arrives with nearly 300bhp and a sharp coupe body, but it lacks that vRS character we’ve come to admire.”
Author: Stuart Gallagher
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Green Car Guide
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The standard Skoda Enyaq iV SUV is a good car; the Coupe body style gives the Enyaq a more sporty appearance, and the vRS model means that the Enyaq is more of a driver’s car. You still get decent amounts of space for occupants and luggage, and the vRS is still comfortable to drive on most road surfaces.”
Author: Paul Clarke
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Heycar
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Just buy a regular Enyaq.”
Author: Lawrence Allan
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Honest John
Model reviewed: Coupé vRS
Score: 6 / 10
“The sporty Enyaq Coupe iV vRS looks pretty flash, but isn’t as sporty as you might think.”
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The Sun
Model reviewed: vRS SUV
“In short, the vRS isn’t much faster or much more enjoyable to drive than other, less expensive Enyaqs.”
Author: James Fossdyke
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The Sunday Times
Model reviewed: vRS SUV
Score: 8 / 10
“While it has the vRS badge, this Enyaq isn’t much quicker or sportier than most other electric SUVs out there, and in some cases slower. Think of it more as a sharpened up family hauler, though, and it is a pleasing thing to own and drive.”
Author: James Fossdyke
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Coupé vRS
Score: 6 / 10
“Perfectly brisk in a straight line, but arrive at a corner and it’s barely distinguishable from the standard car. Nor is there much in the way of steering feel, so instead of picking a line through a corner you just sort of bounce from one side of your lane to the other. Meh.”
Author: Joe Holding
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Which EV?
Model reviewed: Coupe
Score: 7.5 / 10
“There’s something appealing about the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS, with a bit of the Saab Turbo fastback about it, except this time in SUV form. The equipment level is strong across the Coupe range, and comprehensive with the vRS. Despite the sporty pretence, however, this is basically a great family EV, with a bit of extra performance and fun.”
Author: James Morris
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: April 2021
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Adult protection: 94%
Child protection: 89%
Vulnerable road users: 71%
Safety assist: 82%
The Skoda Enyaq vRS shares its safety rating with the regular Enyaq range, which was tested in 2021, gaining a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Testers praised the robust structure to protect occupants and the high-voltage battery, and the plentiful airbags, the car achieving over 90% for adult occupant protection and high scores too for protection of children and vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of May 2025, the Skoda Enyaq vRS has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of May 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Skoda Enyaq vRS to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Enyaq vRS, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 339 miles | A | 312 – 341 miles | A – A |
| Electrical efficiency | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 4.1 m/KWh | C | 3.8 – 4.1 m/KWh | C – C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 37 | C | 36 – 38 | C – C |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £334 | C |
| Year 2 | £637 | B |
| Year 3 | £987 | B |
| Year 4 | £1,226 | B |
| Year 5 | £1,545 | B |
| Overall | £4,729 | B |
The Skoda Enyaq vRS is a pretty cheap car to run overall, although its electrical efficiency (the equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) isn’t as good as some other electric cars. Insurance costs should be affordable by ‘hot SUV’ standards, however, while scheduled servicing costs are excellent compared to rivals.
In other good news, the battery range for the Enyaq is also top-notch. Depending on which model you choose, the range runs from 246 miles (good) to 345 miles (excellent), and the vRS averages around 322 miles. That means you won’t have to worry about running out of electricity in day-to-day driving.
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